Thursday, April 9, 2009

Today I celebrate my 100th post! I joined blogging in December of 2007 but forgot all about it until this past summer so, YES, I’m a chatty person as you can tell but look where it got me….lots of new friends and a chance to share some of my designs with you….so if you want to win this gathering of goodies I have for you just post your comments.

I do ask that you don’t put this on your blog as I want my followers and those who ‘find’ my blog through other blogs or on their own to be eligible….and I welcome all new followers!!!I will draw the name of the lucky person on May 9th - early in the morning, one month from today!Look at the bottom for the goodies you will win.I have found through blogging that most of us are so much alike - we all love the past - and we bring it to the present to work for us in a decorative way unlike our ancestors who used these items for general daily living….thanks to them we can decorate our homes in much the same way they did but with all the modern conveniences thrown in.

Now on to the meeting this past weekend about my new business venture….IT’S A GO!I rather knew from the moment Linda and I talked that this would work but we still needed to meet each other and work out details.

Linda and a friend of hers, Kathy, arrived here Friday around 4ish - we felt as if we already knew each other - do you ever feel that way about someone you have never met, but finally did after e-mails and phone calls? Linda is from Ellwood City, PA near Pittsburgh.

Well, they no more got here than we had to eat dinner because we needed to be out of the house by 5:45 to go to our granddaughters play and our new found friends joined us….I was so happy they said they would love to go with us because I felt horrible about having to leave them an hour after they arrived - so all worked out well. I do believe they enjoyed the play….it was ‘Tom Sawyer’.

Then Saturday we talked and planned the entire day - coming up with an arrangement that suited us both.

She will do in-home parties much like the Pampered Chef, Tupperware idea. Hopefully starting sometime in May if I can get my product line made up and sent to her by then. It’s a rather full schedule ahead of me but I think I’m up for it.

Linda arriving

Me and Linda...yes, I look tired - it's very early in the a.m. because they were ready to head back home to PA and had a full days drive ahead of them

Isn't this rose just beautiful? We took roses to Emily on Friday night for after her performance in Tom Sawyere and our daughter in-law sent me this picture of one of them yesterday....it's the most beautiful one I've ever seen.

Well our floor isn’t in yet - it has been a busy time for Doug with getting all the nails and staples out of the floor, the tacking strip on the edges and ripping off old wood work for our new wide Colonial Pine. It's scheduled to be laid on Saturday the 18th.

Isn’t it so, that one thing leads to another? We had no intention of new woodwork but I think you all know what I’m talking about…..’well, as long as we’re doing this, why not blah-blah-blah…..we might be sorry later if we don‘t….blah-blah-blah” LOL Sometimes Doug just looks at me and I can tell what's going through his mind but I just turn around and pretend I didn't see the look....lol

So today Doug starts painting the new trim….his one thing he really detests doing. Normally it’s my job - I love painting and all the prep work he has been doing but it’s impossible with all the orders I have to work on.

Then Monday my brother is coming to help with painting the rooms walls, ceiling and stairway.We debated for several days on whether to change out the color of the trim and walls to match the den and kitchen’s deep red but after talking we thought it would be best to have the room different plus we love the grayish green of the trim. But the walls will be a cream this time.

Well everyone, here is what you will be winning by posting on my blogA set of 4 Beehive Mug Mat/CoastersA Beehive Jar Candle Hugger

A Willow Tree Wall Hanging with candle and Sweet Annie - hanging on a Cinnamon stick

Thank you everyone for sticking with me and visiting my blog faithfully…without all of you and my new friends I wouldn’t be taking the time to do this.

Karen, How exciting for your business adventure, I hope all goes as planned. I've been a fan of yours since BB(before blogging) and I would love to win your giveaway. My kids are in your neck of the woods this week, they are in Mukwonago for spring break with my sister. Went to the Big Backyard in New Berlin yesterday and had fun. ~Ann

Hi Karen -- I can't wait to se the new floor! Are you going crazy having to wait a week?? LOL. Congrats in the 100th post -- and the new business venture, and all the good things happening for you and to you. Hope things are still on tap for August! I am so looking forward to meeting everyone! (Is Wisconsin only a one day drive to PA?? Yikes, I thought it would take forever!)

Yeah! How exciting to have reached your 100th post!I must be more chatty than you because I reached mine much faster...either that, or I don't have much of a life! LOL LOLI am so happy about your new business venture...I wish you the best of luck!I would love to own your beehive giveaway!I will clear a space...just in case I win!Have a great day!

Hi Karen! Congrats on your 100th post!! I know I don't comment often, but I've had you on my blogroll for a long time...I love seeing all of the wonderful things you create! I would love to win this giveaway...everything is so cute:) Thank you for the chance to win! And good luck with your new business venture...I hope you do well with it!

Whew Karen....reading your blog makes ME tired! Haha..you are one busy gal! SO happy for you! Good luck in your new business venture! Meeting new friends is wonderful isn't it? And I totally understand about seeing them for the first time and feeling like you already know them! How fun for them to go to the play with you! Sounds like the changes to your home will be beautiful, can't wait to see the finished product! Congrats on your 100th post! Your giveaway goodies are fantastic!! I LOVE the willow tree pocket, it's my favorite! Have a Happy Easter! Take care. ~Sarah~

Beautiful items!! I know what you mean about one thing leading to another with remodeling. We live in an old farmhouse so that is a way of life here. Good luck on your new venture. I have often thought this would be a great way to get products out to those who love them. Take care.~Melissa~

Congrats Karen on your 100th post. I really enjoy reading your blog and seeing pictures of your amazing home. I bet you can't wait until that new floor is down. Well I can't wait either.

How cool that your creations will now be available thru an in home party. I think your new friends will have major success at selling your goodies. Best of luck to everyone involved in this new venture.

Well I would love to take those wonderful behive coasters, candle hugger, and wall hanging off your hands. All you have to do is pick my name.

I just love handmade gifts! the beehives are so cute-you will make someone very happy!! Can't wait to see your finished room, with all the hard work - i bet you'll be glad with the end result. Congrads on 100th post!!! Tammy

What a busy lady you are!!Do you ever sleep? Congratulations on your 100th post..Of course, i want to enter the drawing ... love to win some of your beautiful work..

your new floor is gonna be just gorgeous.. to match the rest of your gorgeous house... what a wonderful decorator... come do mine.. second thought.. don't come to my home.. take it with you and decorate..LOL LOLBlessings,Maurine

WOW are you one busy gal!!Congrats on your 100th post, Karen! What a wonderful giveaway!Love it!I can't wait to see your project complete, i know all too well how one thing leads to another.......it's gonna be awesome when it's all done!!I wish you the best of luck on your new venture.

Karen, Happy 100th, posting that is! Since I visit your blog everyday, I guess I should start posting. I received my sheep candle hugger today and it fits my Sweet Cinnaroll candle perfect! I just love it! I can't wait to see your new floors. I know how much prep work it is to have them done and let's not forget putting everything back where it belongs.Donna

Thanks Karen for the opportunity to win your great give-a-way!! Everything is awesome and the beehive is perfect for spring and summer. I haven't been visiting your blog but 3 months but you have shared so much..Thanks! Love your style and your many talents! Sherrie sherrie7200@att.net

Congratulations, Karen! Doesn't that time go by fast? I bet it doesn't seem like you've done 100 posts, does it? I have enjoyed them all! How exciting that you will be starting a new venture! I'm sure it will be a success. Your products are a hit with everyone who sees them! I'm still looking forward to seeing that new floor! You too, huh? I hope you can sneak in a break from all of that hard work!cjherron54@yahoo.com

Hi Karen,I'm really excited for you and your new business venture. I hope it really goes well for you.I love everything you make and I would love to be entered in your giveaway!The beehives are too cute and perfect for Spring and Summer. Thanks for doing this great giveaway and have a wonderful afternoon!Janae

I can hardly wait to see the new flooring and the paint color. It sounds just so wonderful. I love your giveaway items please enter me too. It looks like you are getting quite a list...I am crossing my fingers on this one. Dianntha

Congratulations on your 100th post, sad to say, mine came and went!You do not look tired in the photo, I think you look very pretty. I am so happy it all worked out well for you with your product line! They must be really nice to go to a family play that your granddaughter was in! To me it shows what type of person she is!Love your little items you are giving away. Good luck with the floor/paint, etc. I cannot wait to see it all finished.Happy Easter to you and your family,Martha

Hi Karen, Wow you sure are a busy lady. I hope the new business endeavor works out for you. I understand about the old flooring. I really end up wondering a lot with this house "What were they thinking????"I love your home made goodies. You do such beautiful work. You are my idol. {{{Hugs}}}

Congrats on your new business venture and your 100th post...you go girl..can't wait to see how all your projects come out...The giveaway is awesome...please enter me in the drawing...Prim Blessings...Tonja

KarenYour work is so nice. Congratulations on your 100th post. I finally got my country Sampler today so I can finally see all the pictures of your lovely home. I live outside Pittsburgh. I was just out Linda's way last week. Great antique shops. Good luck on your venture.

Karen,Congrats of your 100th post! It's been so nice getting to know a fellow Wisconsin Blogger. I'm like you, I'll be up to my 100th in no time. Oh, and I still have to e-mail you back and I will. (my address for bloggy meeting) Cindy

Congratulations on your 100th post! I am fairly new to blogland. Don't have time to do one of my own but look forward to reading and seeing the makeovers and wonderful prims in everyones blog. I have followed you for a short time and love your items. Please enter me in you drawing, and thank you for the oportunity! Jayne

Hi Karen,Conrats on your 100th post!! Sounds like you've been busy, but loving every minute of it. What exciting news about your new business venture...I'm so happy for you! Your work is so awesome and I know you will do well!!What a great giveaway! I would love to have my name entered.hugs, Cindy

Congrats on your 100th post!!Those bees are so cute and I love the tree. We had snow yesterday :(Thank goodness it didn't stay :)We are expecting bears soon flowers would be better.angel2cook at aol dot com

I'm glad your new business venture is panning out for you. Linda looks so familiar. She looks like someone we met at Valley Forge a few years ago.Congratulations on your 100th post!Those goodies are awesome, and would be perfect in my house. hehehe!

Hope your room comes together without too much pain. Can't wait to see it finished.Terry

Oh Karen, i wish you all the best on your new business adventure..how exciting..and probably a little scary, but i'm sure you will do wonderfully well.Can't wait to see the new floors all finished. It is a lot of work, but well worth it.I would love to have a chance at winning your giveaway and hope i am allowed..being that i live in Australia...Have a Blessed Easter.luv Ann.xx

Wow Karen! Who wouldn't LOVE to win your items! I love that you asked for it to be someone that follows your blog. Now that I have my own blog, I'll go add myself as a follower now, but I always come check things out anyhow, lol. Hope your floor is beautiful when you get it done!! Congrats on the 100th post :)

Karen,Best wishes on your new venture ~ I know it will work out for you, even if you have to work your poor little fingers to the bone, LOL. I know the feeling. Congrats on your 100th post & please enter me in your very generous giveaway. Have a happy and blessed Easter.hugs,Pam

Congratulations, Karen on your 100th post! What a great giveaway you're offering. Please enter my name into your drawing. It would be such a thrill to receive some of your creations!Congratulations also, on your new business endeavor. How exciting that must be! :):):)Hugs & Happy Easter blessings~ Birgit

Hi Karen ~~ LOL 65 comments...wow honey you have some following. Congratulations on your 100th Post, we do love coming here and reading whats going on with you. All exciting stuff, a room redo a new business venture a new real life friend, congrats on all of it.Wishing you and Your Family a Happy Easter. Hugs ~ Connie xox

I recently learned of your blog from Robby....she had come to my blog from a giveaway I did....through her I'm learning all kinds of blogs that I had no idea were out in blogland. I've marked yours and will return to it for a thorough and proper get to know your style when I get more time. Congrats on your 100th post...two years later! LOL

Karen, I love your beehive stuff. But why wouldn't I? You are so right in saying that many of us think alike and like the same things. I've only got to meet 2 of my online friends (so far) and we did just instantly feel the connection.Congrats on 100. Hope to get there someday too. SusieYankee Lane Primitives

Stumbled upon your blog and just wanted to say, excited for you for the 100th post, but mostly for your new business venture! I wish it much success from the very start, but mostly, that you fun in the process!! Kudos!

Congratulations on your 100th post! I am a newish faithful reader of your blog. I am in love with the willow tree wall hanging especially, but I love everything in your giveaway:) Sara sara_chad14171@yahoo.com

Karen, what a wonderful giveaway, I too, have just had a 100th post and a giveaway. Isn't this blogging fun? I have met some wonderfully talented ladies and it's so fun to swap ideas back and forth!! Please include me in your great giveaway! Dawn

Congrats on your 100th post Karen!Love your giveaway items!You mentioned in your comment on my blog about the Kane County Fairground antique/flea market 1st weekend of each month. We actually got to go to it this trip! I didn't purchase anything though as the things I was interested in weren't in my 'budget'. We only go to St. Charles twice a year and it's usually in the month of April that we hit it just right to attend the fleamarket. Sometimes the gameroom show is a week later and we miss it.

Please enter me in your drawing! How did I almost miss this? Good Luck on your new venture. Many years ago I went the home party route with my painting. It was very profitable but way too much work when I was the only painter. Such a nicer venue than craft shows. Hope it works out well for you. Ellwood City is about 70 miles from me.

Wow! Congrats on your 100th post! I stumbled upon your blog a few months ago, and I just love it! I enjoyed the piece in Country Sampler about you and your home. Good Luck in your new business venture. Love the give away! To cute!

I have had such a hard time keeping up with your posts and I just figured out why. I am a follower and it only showed on my dashboard so I added it to my bloglists on my blog so I can see when you post everytime and keep up. Imagine what I found when I checked up on you. A give away! I love beehives. I won some other gifts from someone the other day and it was beehive fabric and more. I have it posted it on my blog. So your beehive items have my name written all over them. Ha! I am just glad that I will now know when you post and I want be missing anything because I love your blog.

Karen,I sent you a note on C.Sampler forum site yesterday. Love your home and enjoyed the tour of it in C. Sampler.Also love the new wood flooring your putting down and can't wait to see photos when it's done.

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